Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 36844 |
| Brand Name: | Orthopaedic bone screw (non-sliding) |
| Model: | VariAx2 LOCKING SCREW, Full Thread, 3.5 X L28MM |
| Affected: | Lot number - AM5253 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Stryker New Zealand Ltd 515 Mount Wellington Highway Mount Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 787 9287 |
| Manufacturer: | Stryker GmbH |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has confirmed that one lot of VariAx 2 Locking Screws was manufactured without the hexalobular feature required for mating with the associated screwdriver. The hazard associated with this problem is the loss of function of the implant and impaired mating with the associated screwdriver. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 26/5/2026 |
